Creeler Operator

Position: Creeler Operator-11
Job Title

Creeler Operator-11

Position Overview

Position Objective  :
To maintain a constant supply of yarn to the creel.  Assist and/or relieve operator as needed and at break times.

Essential   Duties   (Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge, and responsibility):  

Check lot numbers to ensure that the correct lot is running   

Hang   and   splice   in   yarn in creel, i.e. spotting, doubling and cutting back the creel.

Remove exhausted tubes from creel.

Place tube caps on running packages.

Maintain the yarn level   and cleanliness of   the creel throughout the shift.

Make preparations for boxes and tubes to be removed from creel.

Guide LTO in   loading   cases   or boxes .

Remove all tubes of yarn in the creel or work a rea that appears to be unusable and follow procedures for disposition   

Perform a   walk-through   of assigned creel at the beginning of the shift   or when moved to a new creel   to check overall condition of creel.

Identify and report any   maintenance needed at the creel and tag with pink ribbon.

Load yarn into   the creel   

Operator tufting machine as needed i.e.  Cut pile,   multiple   thread- up s, and/or pair machines .
Follow all Operator job procedures while operating machine   

Assist and/or relieve operator in all duties as necessary.

Assist with backing changes.

Responsible for properly i dentifying non-conforming   greige   goods.

Responsible for properly identifying   non-conforming yarn .

Requirements  :

Must be able to recognize letters and numbers to identify yarn lots.

Must be able to distinguish colors.

Must have adequate depth perception.

Must be able to read, write, and   have some basic math skills .

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.